Sainik School Goalpara
A view of the Annual Academic Day function of Sainik School Goalpara on August 25, 2018. Image - Northeast Now

Sainik School Goalpara, one of the premier educational institutions in the northeastern region organised its Annual Academic Day for the session 2017-18 on Saturday.

The day commenced with lighting of the ceremonial lamp by Phanindra Jidung, Director of Secondary Education, Assam, who graced the momentous occasion as the Chief Guest.

Capt (IN) Edwin Jothirajan, the Principal, welcomed the guests and presented the School Annual Report which showcased the schools accomplishments for the academic session 2017-18.

It was followed by a prize distribution ceremony during which the Chief Guest gave away a good number of coveted prizes to the privileged cadets in presence of their parents.

Cadet Aaditya Rohan and Cadet Sateesh Kumar, the school toppers of Class XII Board Examination 2018 were awarded the Principal’s Gold Medal.

Vice Principal’s Silver Medal was bagged by Cadet Manas Protim Kotoky for his excellent performance in Class X Board Examination 2018. Cadets Manas Protim Kotoky, SK Salim Aktar Ahmed and Satyam Kumar received prizes for Best in Mathematics in AISSE.

The Ashirbad Trophy, instituted for the highest scorer in Assamese in AISSE, was bagged by Cadet Bhaskar Jyoti Kalita. Certificates of Merit were given to 22 academic toppers of the school from Classes VI to XII whereas, prizes for excellence in various co-curricular activities were given to another 35 cadets.

The prestigious rolling trophies for the Best Performance in House Academics were clinched by Udaygiri House, Aniruddha House and Bhaskar House in senior, junior and sub-junior categories respectively. The prestigious NDA trophy and the ‘Best in English Debate trophy were bagged by Lachit House.

The most alluring Cock House trophies for the session were lifted by Lachit House and Chilarai House in senior and junior categories respectively. Finally, the Best SSGian Trophy for the session was awarded to Cadet Hirok Jyoti Talukdar, the ex-school Captain, who has joined the National Defence Academy recently.

The Chief Guest congratulated the prize winners and also exhorted others to remain focused on their goals. He lauded the measures initiated by the school and the dedicated efforts put in by the staff towards scaling greater heights in the future.

At the end, a cultural team comprising a group of ever enthusiastic cadets presented a spectacular cultural extravaganza for the parents and audience. The grand event concluded with the School Prayer by Lt Col ADS Jasrotia, the Vice Principal.

Sofikul Ahmed is Northeast Now Correspondent in Goalpara. He can be reached at: [email protected]

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